Paul Thomas Anderson’s most recent film, One Battle After Another, was released on September 26, 2025, going on to win six Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director — PTA’s first career Oscar win. This question asks when his next feature film will be released theatrically.

Resolution criteria:

• Resolves based on the first theatrical release date (limited or wide) of PTA’s next feature film

• Must be a narrative feature film directed by PTA

• Does not count documentary work, short films, or music videos

Context:

PTA is known for taking his time between projects, with gaps typically ranging from 2–5 years across his career. As of April 2026, no next project has been announced.